Learn How to Tell Stories Through Software at the Media Summit

Recently named “Silicon Valley’s Favorite Adman” by Fortune Magazine, Bedecarré will examine what storytelling means today in a new era of digital media that has led to new forms of advertising, media and content models.

AKQA is an agency well-regarded for its digital and interactive work with leading global brands such as Audi, Delta, Google, Nike, Target, Verizon Wireless, Visa and Xbox.

The Mashable Media Summit is a one-day conference that explores how new forms of technology are redefining media. Industry leaders will speak at the TimesCenter in New York City to explore the latest innovations in the space and the future of journalism. Tickets include all conference sessions, breakfast, lunch and a networking reception.

You can view the agenda online, and in the gallery below, get an inside look at some of the speakers who will appear onstage at the Media Summit. You don't want to miss out on this year's summit, so get your tickets now before it's too late!

An Inside Look at Mashable Media Summit Speakers

1. Alexis Ohanian

Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of popular social news site Reddit, also founded the social enterprise Breadpig, which publishes books featuring popular webcomics like XKCD. Fun fact: Ohanian helped launch Hipmunk, a travel site increasingly becoming a favorite booking choice among travelers.

2. David Carey

Prior to becoming president of Hearst Magazines in June 2010, David Carey was group president at Condé Nast, vice president and publisher of The New Yorker from 1998-2005, founding publisher of Smart Money after starting his career at Esquire.

3. John Keefe

Besides serving as the senior editor for data news and journalism technology at WNYC, John Keefe also authors a blog that presents fascinating info on data, maps and visualizations.

4. Kay M. Matadi

Before joining Facebook as the head of entertainment and media, Kay M. Matadi was vice president of audience experience at CNN Worldwide, where he oversaw the execution of social media and consumer engagement.

5. Teal Newland

Teal Newland, VP of brand strategy at StumbleUpon, is part of the team that operates Paid Discovery, a StumbleUpon service that's generated a lot of buzz in the industry.

6. Tim Pool

Tim Pool is an independent journalist who was featured in TIME's person of the year as the "Media Messenger of Zuccotti Park." Pool earned his reputation from his unique style of interactive broadcast journalism and adoption of new technologies, includng drone journalism.

7. Jessica Bennett

Jessica Bennett is the executive editor at Tumblr, where she discovers the most interesting stories and trends from the mircroblogging platform. This content is then showcased on Storyboard, a curated collection of some of the best creators and their work found within the Tumblr community.

8. Tom Bedecarré

Chairman of AKQA, Tom Bedecarré is one of the most influential leaders in advertising. Described by Fortune Magazine as a "rare hybrid" who "has cred with techies and Mad Men alike," Bedecarré has clearly made his digital footprint in the space with more than 120,000 followers on Twitter .

9. Joan Walsh

Joan Walsh is editor-at-large for Salon and has appeared on MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olbermann, The Rachel Maddow Show, The Ed Show, and CNN's Larry King Live. Now Joan will appear at Mashable's Media Summit to talk digital and politics.

10. Aron Pilhofer

Aron Pilhofer runs a newsroom at The New York Times that blends journalism, social media and technology. He also co-founded DocumentCloud, an organization that turns documents into data, and Hacks and Hackers, an international grassroots journalism organization that rethinks the future of news and information.

A Look Back at Last Year's Mashable Media Summit

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The Mashable Media Summit on Nov. 4 at the Times Center in New York City attracted professionals in digital, tech, advertising, sales, marketing, mobile and publishing from all over the world.

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We had a packed house in attendance for this year's Media Summit.

The Future of Social Media

Pete Cashmore, founder and CEO of Mashable, speaks on the future of social media, its current landscape and what trends to expect for 2012.

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This year's Media Summit was located at the Times Center in New York City.

Social Media Grows Up: The Evolving Role of Social Media in News Organizations

Mashable's community manager Meghan Peters chats with Katie Rogers, social media manager at The Washington Post; Anthony De Rosa, social media editor at Reuters; and Drake Martinet, social media editor at AllThingsD.

Teaching – and Learning From – The Old Grey Lady

Brian Stelter, a media reporter and blogger at The New York Times speaks at the Media Summit.

The Filter Bubble: How to Fix Content Curation

Eli Pariser, author and chairman of the board at MoveOn.org, discusses how human editors and algorithms can work together to get users clicking on content that matters.

What Facebook's New Features Mean For Journalism

Adam Ostrow, executive editor and senior vice president of content, Mashable speaks with Vadim Lavrusik, journalist program manager of Facebook, about how the social network's new features can help journalists.

The Evolution of Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated Group editor, Terry McDonell, talks about the magazine's transition from print to digital with Mashable's Editor in Chief Lance Ulanoff.

From Tactile to Mobile

Josh Koppel, co-founder and chief creative officer of ScrollMotion, speaks on the reinvention of content experience and engagement.

TV Makes You Smarter

Christy Tanner, TV Guide's general manager and executive vice president, explains how technology is changing entertainment for better and for worse.

TV Guide Audience

A member of the audience asks TVGuide general manager and EVP Christy Tanner about technology's changes to the entertainment industry.

Who Owns Your Identity?

Mashable Senior Vice President Robyn Peterson speaks with Andy Mitchell, strategic partner of development at Facebook about how much of our identity is shared to third-party sites. Also on stage is Patrick Harding, CTO of Ping Identity, and Tim Dierks, senior vice president of engineering at Huffington Post.

Who Owns Your Identity?

Mashable Senior Vice President Robyn Peterson speaks with Andy Mitchell, strategic partner of development at Facebook; Patrick Harding, CTO of Ping Identity; and Tim Dierks, senior vice president of engineering at Huffington Post about how much of our identity is shared to third-party sites.

Like A Virgin

Tor Myhren, Grey president and chief creative officer, talked about the ultimate user experience, and how different it is today from when he was a teen. Here he is at age 14.

Like A Virgin

Tor Myhren, Grey president and chief creative officer, talked about the ultimate user experience, and how different it is today from when he was a teen.

The Problem of Prediction

Tony Haile, CEO of Chartbeat, discusses how real time data changes what you should be doing.

One on One

The New Model of Content and Commerce

Lauren Indvik, marketing and media associate editor at Mashable, is joined by a panel including Alexis Maybank, founder and chief marketing officer of Gilt Groupe ; Maureen Mullen, research and advisory lead of L2; and David Granger, editor in chief of Esquire.

The New Model of Content and Commerce

Lauren Indvik, marketing and media associate editor at Mashable, is joined by a panel including Alexis Maybank, Founder and chief marketing officer of Gilt Groupe ; Maureen Mullen, research and advisory lead of L2; and David Granger, editor in chief of Esquire.

The Future of Social TV

Mashable's entertainment editor Christina Warren talks with a panel including Alex Iskold, GetGlue founder and CEO; Jesse Redniss, vice president of digital, USA Networks; and Tom Thai, vice president of marketing and business development at Bluefin Labs, about the future of social media in its relationship with television.

The Future of Social TV

Mashable's entertainment editor Christina Warren talks with a panel including Alex Iskold, GetGlue founder and CEO; Jesse Redniss, vice president of digital, USA Networks; and Tom Thai, vice president of marketing and business development at Bluefin Labs, about the future of social media in its relationship with television.

The Future of Social TV

Mashable's entertainment editor Christina Warren talks with a panel including Alex Iskold, GetGlue founder and CEO; Jesse Redniss, vice president of digital, USA Networks; and Tom Thai, vice president of marketing and business development at Bluefin Labs, about the future of social media in its relationship with television.

Breaking Down Content Barriers

Michael Lazerow, founder and CEO of Buddy Media talks about the rules of content that need to be changed for social media.

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